Ask the Expert: Adjuvant Chemo for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
Adjuvant Chemo for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
Axel Grothey, MD
20111028
2011 Nov 28
Ask the Expert: Adjuvant Chemo for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
2011 Nov 28, Axel Grothey, MD
Abstract
"Ask the Expert” features answers by our experts to your clinical questions. Question: The patient is a 23-year-old male who presented with rectal bleeding. Colonoscopy revealed a rectal mass and the colon was studded with polyps. Total colectomy with ileo-anal anastomosis was performed. Pathology showed a 5 x 6 cm T2N0 rectal mass, with no peri-rectal tumor infiltration. The appearance of the colon was consistent with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Should the patient be given adjuvant treatment?Answer: ...